as in regulating
to make changes to (something) in order to keep a desirable balance, proportion, etc.
He takes insulin to modulate his blood sugar levels. She kept talking during the performance, making no effort to modulate her voice.
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Recent Examples of modulating
Emerging therapies are increasingly focused on modulating specific inflammatory pathways at the molecular and genetic levels.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This concept is known as modulating radial forces.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
Their contractile force was regulated by modulating the applied voltage.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Certain compounds such as curcumin, vitamin D, and medicinal mushrooms have been studied for their immune-modulating properties, but should be used with physician guidance .
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The centennial of Baldwin’s birth, this past year, saw no shortage of hymns, modulating the key to minor and rendering the arrangements slightly discordant.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
Such patients can sometimes stage dramatic recoveries with help from steroids and other immune-modulating treatments such as plasmapheresis, in which blood is circulated outside the body to purge plasma of antibodies.
—Christie Wilcox, science.org, 27 Dec. 2024
Koopman led a landmark 17-person trial that tested whether modulating the nervous system’s electrical-signaling patterns could tamp down inflammation and joint pain in RA.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2022
William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This concept is known as modulating radial forces.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2025
Their contractile force was regulated by modulating the applied voltage.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Certain compounds such as curcumin, vitamin D, and medicinal mushrooms have been studied for their immune-modulating properties, but should be used with physician guidance .
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The centennial of Baldwin’s birth, this past year, saw no shortage of hymns, modulating the key to minor and rendering the arrangements slightly discordant.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
Such patients can sometimes stage dramatic recoveries with help from steroids and other immune-modulating treatments such as plasmapheresis, in which blood is circulated outside the body to purge plasma of antibodies.
—Christie Wilcox, science.org, 27 Dec. 2024
Koopman led a landmark 17-person trial that tested whether modulating the nervous system’s electrical-signaling patterns could tamp down inflammation and joint pain in RA.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulating
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Indeed, China joined with Russia in September to push for a six-month extension of the JCPOA, arguing that more time was needed for diplomatic efforts and pointing to what Beijing saw as signs that Iran wanted to engage with the international community on regulating its nuclear program.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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On October 18, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a 2015 deal regulating and monitoring Iran's nuclear activities, expired, and deadlock looms over further negotiations for a new agreement.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here’s how cruise ship companies are adjusting as of Monday morning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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The head coach is continuing to favour long, direct passes into attack, and his team look stronger defensively since adjusting their structure when out of possession.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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To ward off feelings of isolation, founders and top executives are stepping outside of the office to focus on improving their well-being.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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But instead of tripping in frustration, Benioff rose to the threefold leadership challenge of correcting a media misunderstanding, pulling off another tentpole event for his company, and contributing a major economic boost to his beloved San Francisco.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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To thank is peony root extract, which visibly improves dullness and uneven tone, and the powder’s color-correcting pigments.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Modulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulating. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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